Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Job Description

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At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Howell/Freehold, NJ!

Schedule: Multiple Schedules available

Starting Pay: $19.35/hour

Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will be able to assist in a residential group home or day program setting. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities.
• Hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.to those we serve to help them become more independent.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
  Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.
• Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.

No Experience?  If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

Why This Role:

• Community-based employment - Spend little time spent at a desk, and more time with people. Our person's-served love to get out of the house, play darts, go to the movies, you name it!
• Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
• The million little moments working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities will make you love coming to work.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail-oriented
• Positive role model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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